### Context: How are influencers affecting politics? - 6 Minute English **Watch the video (or listen to the audio context provided) and answer Questions 1-10.** ![How are influencers affecting politics?](https://img.youtube.com/vi/Pej48NfVg2I/mqdefault.jpg) [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pej48NfVg2I&t=64s) **Questions 1–4** Choose the correct letter, **a**, **b**, or **c**. 1. What is the primary activity of social media influencers mentioned at the start of the discussion?

Correct Answer: Option B - Influencing opinions and creating trends.. Pippa states: 'These social media influencers do what they’re famous for: influencing and creating trends.'

8. When an influencer moves into a new area like politics, they are said to be ______ out.

Correct Answer: Option B - branching. Adeline says: '...and then branched into politics.' Beth later defines 'branching out'.

9. In Nigeria, there was a huge ______ against influencers who promoted political parties.

Correct Answer: Option A - pushback. Adeline confirms: 'Absolutely a huge pushback.'

10. The public reaction involved finding and publishing information from the influencers' ______ lives.

Correct Answer: Option C - personal. Adeline states: '...dig up information about these people from their personal lives...'

### Context: Are we too fixated on protein? - 6 Minute English **Watch the video (or listen to the audio context provided) and answer Questions 11-25.** ![Are we too fixated on protein?](https://img.youtube.com/vi/VsBSCbBm_NA/mqdefault.jpg) [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsBSCbBm_NA) **Questions 11–16** Choose the correct letter, **a**, **b**, or **c**. 11. What does Georgie identify as her favorite source of protein?

Correct Answer: Option C - Eggs. Georgie states: 'I think I really like an egg. An egg is my favorite kind of protein.'

12. According to Neil, which of the following is now advertised as a 'high protein' product?

Correct Answer: Option A - Chocolate. Neil lists advertised products: 'from shakes and yogurts to chocolate.'

13. Ruth Alexander mentions that pasta is now being produced using which ingredients?

Correct Answer: Option B - Lentils and chickpeas. Ruth Alexander says: 'Pasta made with lentils and chickpeas rather than wheat flour.'

14. According to Scott Dicker, how do consumers view protein compared to carbohydrates and fats?

Correct Answer: Option B - They see it as having a continuous positive health reputation.. Scott Dicker says: 'protein seems to have this continuous health halo on it... Consumers don't see any downside to eating protein.'

15. What is the definition of a 'health halo' in marketing?

Correct Answer: Option C - Perceiving a food as healthy based on a single feature.. Georgie defines it as: 'a marketing term which describes perceiving a food to be healthy based on a single feature... even if its overall nutritional value is poor.'

16. What does Dr. Karan Rajan say about the history of fiber consumption?

Correct Answer: Option B - Historically, people have not paid enough attention to it.. When asked if we pay enough attention to fiber, Dr. Rajan responds: 'Historically probably not.'

**Questions 17–20** Complete the sentences below. Write **NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS** and/or **A NUMBER** for each answer. 17. Global sales of protein products are estimated to be around ______ pounds.

Correct Answer: Option A - 7 billion. Neil states: 'Sales of protein products make around 7 billion pounds globally.'

18. Some products like yogurt are simply ______ as 'high protein' to increase sales.

Correct Answer: Option A - repackaged. Neil explains: 'products which already contain protein, like yogurt, are repackaged as high protein.'

19. The trend of trying to maximize fiber intake is known as ______.

Correct Answer: Option A - fibermaxing. Dr. Rajan mentions: '...optimizing their fiber intake and fibermaxing.'

20. Dr. Karan suggests adding ______ to snacks as a 'hack' to increase fiber.

Correct Answer: Option B - seeds or nuts. Dr. Rajan suggests: 'adding certain seeds or nuts to snacks.'

**Questions 21–25** Match the person (**A–E**) to the statement below. A. Patrick Callahan B. Ruth Alexander C. Scott Dicker D. Dr. Karan Rajan E. Georgie 21. Was revealed to be the winner of the 2024 Mr. Universe contest.

Correct Answer: Option A - A. At the end of the video, it is confirmed that Patrick Callahan is the winner of the Mr. Universe body building contest.

22. Mentions that bread is being fortified with beans and pulses.

Correct Answer: Option B - B. Ruth Alexander lists products: 'Bread fortified with beans and pulses.'

23. Works for a market research company called SPINS.

Correct Answer: Option C - D. Neil introduces him: 'Here's Scott Dicker from SPINS, a market research company...'

24. Believes that the public interest in fiber is increasing (the tide is turning).

Correct Answer: Option C - D. Dr. Karan Rajan says: 'I think the tide is turning and there is more people interested in fiber.'

25. Concludes that a balanced diet containing all food groups is likely the healthiest option.

Correct Answer: Option D - E. Georgie concludes: 'In fact, the healthiest diet is probably a balanced diet, one containing items from all the major food groups.'

### Context: Rage bait: How online anger makes money - 6 Minute English **Watch the video (or listen to the audio context provided) and answer Questions 26-40.** ![Rage bait: How online anger makes money](https://img.youtube.com/vi/JaGXfJBx0BM/mqdefault.jpg) [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaGXfJBx0BM) **Questions 26–30** Choose the correct letter, **a**, **b**, or **c**. 26. According to the introduction, what is the main purpose of 'clickbait' headlines?

Correct Answer: Option B - To grab attention and encourage reading.. Phil states: 'Headlines like these are used to grab your attention and make you read more.'

27. What is the specific aim of 'rage bait' content?

Correct Answer: Option A - To make the viewer feel angry or outraged.. Beth defines it: 'Rage bait is online content designed to make you angry or outraged.'

28. According to Andrea Jones, why do creators prioritize getting more views?

Correct Answer: Option C - To get paid more money.. Andrea says: 'the more views they get, the more that they get paid.'

29. How does Andrea Jones characterize a marketing 'hook'?

Correct Answer: Option B - It comes from a place of trust and accuracy.. Andrea states: 'a hook accurately reflects what's in that piece of content and it comes from a place of trust.'

30. In contrast to a hook, how does Andrea describe rage bait?

Correct Answer: Option A - It is designed to be manipulative.. Andrea says: 'whereas rage baiting content is designed to be manipulative.'

**Questions 31–36** Complete the sentences below. Write **NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS** for each answer. 31. Andrea Jones explains that even if engagement is negative, the creator still makes more ______.

Correct Answer: Option B - money. Beth summarizes Andrea's point: 'the more reaction a post gets, the more money the creator makes.'

32. Dr. William Brady uses the informal term '______' to refer to people viewing content.

Correct Answer: Option A - eyeballs. Dr. Brady asks: 'how do I get more eyeballs on my content?'

33. To get attention, influencers often exploit specific ______ in human psychology.

Correct Answer: Option B - biases. Dr. Brady states: 'you need to exploit those biases we have in our psychology.'

34. These psychological biases are described as feelings which are often ______.

Correct Answer: Option B - unconscious. Phil defines biases as: 'feelings which are often unconscious.'

35. Beth notes that listening to emotions has been vital to the ______ of the human species.

Correct Answer: Option B - evolution. Beth says: 'listening to our emotions has been vital to the evolution of the human species.'

36. Phil warns that by sharing outrageous content, you might be making the creator ______.

Correct Answer: Option B - richer. Phil concludes: 'while also making the creator richer.'

**Questions 37–40** Match the term (**A–D**) to its definition. A. Clickbait B. Rage bait C. Hook D. Bias 37. Content designed to grab attention and make you read more, often used in headlines.

Correct Answer: Option A - A. Phil defines clickbait: 'Headlines like these are used to grab your attention and make you read more.'

38. Marketing content that accurately reflects the post and is trustworthy.

Correct Answer: Option C - C. Andrea says: 'a hook accurately reflects what's in that piece of content... comes from a place of trust.'

39. An unconscious feeling for or against a certain idea or group of people.

Correct Answer: Option D - D. Phil defines biases: 'feelings, which are often unconscious, either for or against a certain idea...'

40. Content specifically designed to provoke anger or outrage.

Correct Answer: Option B - B. Beth states: 'Rage bait is online content designed to make you angry or outraged.'

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Questions 1–4 Choose the correct letter, a, b, or c.

What is the primary activity of social media influencers mentioned at the start of the discussion?

Selling products directly to fans.
Influencing opinions and creating trends.
campaigning for local government.

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Correct Answer: Option B -

Influencing opinions and creating trends.

Explanation:

Pippa states: 'These social media influencers do what they’re famous for: influencing and creating trends.'

Which group has recently started paying close attention to the success of influencers?

Traditional journalists.
Fashion designers.
Politicians.

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Correct Answer: Option C -

Politicians.

Explanation:

Pippa mentions that the success of influencers has 'caught the attention of another group... politicians.'

In which countries have there been allegations of politicians paying for influencer support?

The UK, France, and Germany.
Colombia, Argentina, and Indonesia.
Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya.

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Correct Answer: Option B -

Colombia, Argentina, and Indonesia.

Explanation:

Pippa lists the countries: 'There have even been allegations of politicians paying for the support of influencers in places like Colombia, Argentina, and Indonesia.'

Why is Nigeria specifically mentioned in the context of social media and politics?

It has the highest number of internet users in Africa.
It has a very large and young population.
It has banned political advertising on TV.

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Correct Answer: Option B -

It has a very large and young population.

Explanation:

Pippa explains: 'Nigeria is a country with a huge, young population. There are around 200 million people... and 70% of them are under 30.'

Questions 5–10 Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Many young voters in Nigeria are described as being '______' by traditional media.

turned off
switched on
tuned out
logged off

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Correct Answer: Option A -

turned off

Explanation:

The text states: 'Many of these young voters are turned off, meaning not interested, in traditional media.'

Adeline Okere believes influencers are super important for shaping the ______ of elections.

outcome
narrative
results
history

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Correct Answer: Option B -

narrative

Explanation:

Adeline says: 'Influencers are super important to shaping the narrative of these young people.'

Some influencers began their careers in ______ or lifestyle content before moving into politics.

journalism
business
activism
education

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Correct Answer: Option C -

activism

Explanation:

Adeline mentions: 'Some of them started in, you know, activism. Some of them started out with lifestyle...'

When an influencer moves into a new area like politics, they are said to be ______ out.

breaking
branching
reaching
spreading

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Correct Answer: Option B -

branching

Explanation:

Adeline says: '...and then branched into politics.' Beth later defines 'branching out'.

In Nigeria, there was a huge ______ against influencers who promoted political parties.

pushback
support
protest
demand

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Correct Answer: Option A -

pushback

Explanation:

Adeline confirms: 'Absolutely a huge pushback.'

The public reaction involved finding and publishing information from the influencers' ______ lives.

professional
public
personal
past

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Correct Answer: Option C -

personal

Explanation:

Adeline states: '...dig up information about these people from their personal lives...'

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